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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.31, 3,003.36 and 1,181.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.31, 3,003.36 and 1,181.63 is: 1,630.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.31 : 3,003.36 = 1,181.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.31/3,003.36 = 1,181.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.31x = 3,003.36 × 1,181.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.31x = 3,548,860.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,860.28/2,176.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.68

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